Our Fight Against
Modern Day Slavery
About
MPAHT
We believe together we are making a difference in eradicating modern-day slavery and human trafficking. With numbers beyond 50 million trafficked victims, if not now, when should we be doing this? Look at the statistics in our resource section.
- Focus on the larger issue of human trafficking and slavery while continuing to sustain our efforts against sex trafficking.
- Maintain and expand MPAHT’s role as the leading organization providing education and resources to other members of the hospitality and travel industries
- Continue to educate and network with other organizations
- Advocate within the industry for organizations to address trafficking issues and to support their efforts
- Create an online library of resources
- Continue to share world resources through our digital media
A shift in our purpose and mission comes after almost 6 years of raising awareness about human trafficking in the hospitality industry. With the hospitality, tourism, and conference industries more aware and active in the fight against sex trafficking and the broader issue of human trafficking, MPAHT is redirecting its energies.
Behind the
SCENES
Advisory Council
- Ruth Abrahamson – CEO, Base Consulting and Management Inc.
- Cynthia Bland – Founder/CEO, Voice Found
- Michael Crockatt - President & CEO, Ottawa Tourism
- Genevieve Dumas - General Manager, Fairmont Chateau Laurier
- Matt Friedman – CEO, The Mekong Club
- Michelle Furgiuele – Human Trafficking Survivor, Restorations House Peer Advocate/Outreach Facilitator
- Michelle Guelbart – Anti-trafficking Speaker/Advocate, NYC
- Sian Lea – Business and Human Rights Manager – AntiSalvery International, UK
Board of Directors

Sandy Biback
Founder

Gale Gingrich
Retired Conference Planner

Lizzy Low
Manager, Ottawa Tourism

Janet Victor
Owner, Eventives

Robert Thompson
AV-Canada, Managing Partner

Harpreet Atwal
Event Manager, AlayaCare
Recognizing the
efforts
Robert Thompson and the team at AV Canada who helped us jump start this mission and to date continue to support at every opportunity.
Stephen Biback who continues to handle the accounting and government requirements for MPAHT.
Mahima and the team at Saleint Marketing Agency as they have helped redesign this website which will help you find the required resource faster.
Join us to
Be the
Change.
At MPAHT, we are looking for volunteers to help bring awareness about Human Trafficking, we believe that every individual has the power to make a difference. By joining our passionate team of volunteers, you can actively contribute to the fight against human trafficking and help bring hope and freedom to those affected. As a volunteer, you will play a vital role in raising awareness, providing support, and empowering survivors on their journey to a brighter future.
Want to volunteer with us?
We are looking for volunteers to help bring awareness about Human Trafficking.
Support
mpaht
Your support empowers our mission to eradicate human trafficking within the event industry and beyond. MPAHT strives to be a driving force for change by offering enlightening presentations, fostering collaboration between planners and suppliers, and extending outreach to impacted communities.